I'm English by birth, but have now lived in Canada for 33 years. I found your show, and love it - it's so English! It's like being among friends. I was travelling for work and found myself in a small town in northern Manitoba, where I found a used book store. There were numerous copies of books I have just listened to you talk about, that I would not otherwise think I want to read - I gravitate towards mystery novels as a rule. I found two by Alice Sebold, another by Kate Morton, and others you reviewed. I bought them all and I'm looking forward to expanding my reading horizons! Keep up the good work!
ohh, i feel you! i am also a slow reader, i can literally read one book for many months. sometimes i feel insecure about it when i see others consume the same amount of books in a month, that i consume in a year. but i am trying to convince myself that it doesn't make me any worse of a reader.
I agree - and I don't think it shows much respect to the author who has spent hours trying to find the right words and phrases to communicate exactly what they want to say (I should know 😂)
Elly Griffith sets most of her novels in North Norfolk from whence I hail My own particular favourite is "The Crossing Place". She is also a passionate admirer of Wilkie Collins' "The Moonstone" one of the first detective novels and still a highly compulsive read.
I have really enjoyed the Ruth Galloway series, looking forward to each new entries. The characters are nicely developed through each book and there is enough complexity to be very pleasing.
A great Stephen King book to read without all the ghosts and goblins is 11/22/63. It's about a man who goes back in time to prevent Kennedy's assassination. And while I haven't read all of King's books, the ending of this one is my favorite. (BTW, I ordered The Left Hand of Darkness based on your recommendation in a previous video.) 🙂
I have never read Elly Griffith, I look forward to seeing if it’s my kind of thing. It’s nice to hear that you like to take your time to enjoy reading , I also do as books that I was required to read at a certain pace I can no longer remember in detail. Take care
Thanks to your great recommendation in one of your videos, I went to our city library here in New Zealand and got out "The unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry." I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down. I finished it almost in one sitting, I think. I love your channel. I find I don't gravitate to books that are the cliché "mens" books (If there's such a thing). I love hearing the way you articulate your reading experiences and share your passion. I'm drawn to a lot of the books you are sharing about. And if not those specific books, what I've found so helpful about your channel is the books you share about lead me on book hunting exploration adventures, looking for and discovering books in the same vein etc. So thank you for your channel and the time you take to present us with your experiences and books to be read. I love it. And you do a great job! As someone who is early on in the reading journey, I love your channel.
Hi Aaron - thank you so much for your lovely comments, it means a lot to me! I know what you meant about men's books (e.g. certain well known writers in the spy/thriller genre - which are of course excellent, but do tend to have a higher male following), and I am glad you are interested in the books I talk about. Thanks for watching 🙂
I also read slowly. I don’t envy the people who say they read tons of books in a month or year. To me that causes anxiety and other things. I love your channel. I’m new here, liked and subscribed ❤
Not a spoiler but seeing the raven featured on the cover of your copy of "Barnaby Rudge" reminded me that Edgar Allan Poe read the Dickens novel shortly before composing his wonderfully haunting poem "The Raven" ("ah distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December...") which is a quintessential Winter read!
What a delightfully eclectic mix of titles! I’m on my library’s waiting list for Anthony Horowitz’s “The House of Silk” and also his follow-up, “Moriarty.” Like you, I was a big fan of the TV series, “Foyle’s War.”
Yes! I enjoyed “About a Boy” in film and in the book. I wish you much enjoyment in the fun of the book which has such a lot to offer that the movie had to leave unincluded.
I'm so happy to have found your channel, looks like we like similar books. The Eleanor Oliphant book is so good. It was my favourite of 2023. It totally devastated me, but it is so worth it. It's a fantastic book. I also love Philipa Gregory, will be checking this new book out, for sure.
I loved One Day - I think I must have read it shortly after it was published. I can't remember seeing it on my bookshelves recently, so it must have been given to a charity shop when we moved to a smaller house. Just remedied that by buying the audio book. Thank you for reminding me of this treasure!
I read One Day over ten years ago and loved it then, it has stayed with me for years. I watched the film not long after reading the book and I liked it. But the book’s better!
I hope you enjoy REVIVAL by S. King. It is by far my top novel by him. I have re-read it several times, and each time, the ending always makes me shudder. It is an excellent story, not physically horrific but it can mess up your mind….
I love the Pre-History Guys! What a neat little piece of trivia, being your brother. And Philippa Gregory! I'd read The Other Boleyn Girl and a couple others, and loved them because they are so very historically accurate. So on the Get More of These Authors List she went. Thank you for the reminder!
I have not read most of the authors you mentioned in this video and welcome your suggestions. I have enjoyed most of the books in the Ruth Galloway series by Elly Griffiths. Because the relationship between Dr. Galloway and Det. Nelson is a continuing story I recommend you read them in order beginning with The Crossing Places. And even though it would add another title to your list, I recommend People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. It is a multi-timeline historical mystery. A young conservator works to save a water damaged Hebrew text from the fifteenth century Spain. In the spine she finds an insect fragment, crystals of salt, wine stains, and a white hair. These help her reveal stories of the people involved with preserving this book. A fascinating story by an excellent writer.
On my list this year is Margret Atwood The Blind Assassin a book ive owned for at least a decade but the writing is super small so puts me off. Ive read most of her other books so would love to finally add this .
Thank you so much for this video! It's nice to know that I am not the only one with a huge TBR pile!🙂 I buy a lot of books from charity shops and second hand book stores so I also tend buy all sorts of different books but sometimes I think it's nice to read something a little out of the ordinary!
Lots of really interesting-sounding books here. Philippa Gregory is definitely going on my TBR. I seem to remember I read House of Silk and liked it, but I can't recall much about it. I do love a good Sherlock Holmes story.
Hi Rosamonde! Don’t worry about Tilly barking! She is adorable. Being new to your channel I have enjoyed watching all your older ones, especially your story about coming to the US and Gone With The Wind. My favorite! I am also currently reading Dawnlands and enjoying it. My favorite book of PG’s is A Respectable Trade. Hope you have read it. Hope to hear from you and Tilly again soon.
Thank you for your lovely comments! Actually, that is one that I haven't read - but I would definitely like to add it to my reading list - looks like a very interesting read.
I really enjoy your videos. I have read all the Ruth Galloway books, I'm sure you will enjoy your copy. I was gutted when Elly Griffiths finished the series. Look forward to seeing more of your reviews. Anna
@@booksfrommybookshelfDefinitely- it literally took my breath away. It is one of the most intricately plotted novels that I’ve ever read, and you have to really pay close attention to the details.
Read all of the Ruth Galloway mysteries and loved them we holiday in North Norfolk and love the settings. Due to go away soon will choose a book from your list and try a read something I may not pick up.
Hello! recently found your channel and thoroughly enjoying listening to your summaries with my cuppa tea this morning! wrote down a few recommendations. Was much like catching up with an old friend with some of these you discussed.) Loveeeeed all the Penny Vincenzi books and was quite sad to hear when she passed away. This one you talked about, sounds familiar to me - and wondered if it was re-released under another title? (hate when publishing does that - thinking you haven't read it ... purchase and find it was one you've already read 😵💫. I have a few Rachel Hore books on my shelves and haven't read one yet. A couple of authors that I love - that you've probably already read, but ... Susanne Kearsley and Lucinda Riley. Have you read anything by Susan Howatch? don't here her books talked about much on book-tube - but to this day Penmarric and Cashelmara are two my all time favorite books. Hope you make more content like this - maybe your Mum left more books for you to share?! love getting older published recommendations. Can I just say your dog is adorable! Just love her coloring too. Enjoy your day - bye for now - from over here in the US ( Maine ). Jacqueline
Many thanks for your lovely comments (on behalf of Tilly too!) I haven't read Susanne Kearsley - but I have read Lucinda Riley and have a few of hers in my bookshelves (I think they were my mother's too!). I LOVE Susan Howatch - I went through a spate of reading her books in my twenties/thirties.
Very enjoyable video. I've read many of these (especially your mum's ones) and I'm sure you will enjoy them. I've added some of the others to my own list too! Lovely to find someone with similar taste.
I love reading fiction/nonfiction about the Tudors. I have read Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory and Hilary Mantel books. Growing up I loved Jean Plaidy and Norah Lofts. I date myself here. I am always looking for more books on the Tudors. Due to your recommendation, I bought Peter Ackroyd’s book on the Tudors. If you have any other recommendations, I would love to read them. Penny Vincenzi’s No Angel is really good. It is the first book in a trilogy.
Thanks Anita. If you like 'whodunnits' or mystery thrillers set in the Tudor period, then Rory Clements and C J Samson are really good reads. I've read all the others you've mentioned too!
@@booksfrommybookshelf Thank you so much for your response. I have read some of the Shardlake series but I am unfamiliar with Rory Clements. I will definitely check into his work. With the Tudors you have a soap opera of drama. Every time we have visited England I drag my poor husband to Hampton Court or to the Tower. He has no interest in the Tudors but he loves me. I was devastated when Mantel died. I enjoy Weir’s fiction (and nonfiction). I want to read her novel on Henry VIII: The King’s Pleasure. I am interested in this because we usually read about his wives. I want to see what she does with dear old Henry. Another fiction book that she had coming out is on his daughter Mary: The Passionate Tudor. It will not be released in the US 🇺🇸 until May 28th. She has a lot of books I would like to reread. I really enjoyed her novel: The Lady Elizabeth. I am in my 60s as well; therefore, I have a lot of books under my belt as well.
@@anitahayne8621 Yes, Hilary Mantel died far too soon. Imagine what she might have gone on to write had she lived longer... The Tudors were a complicated family at a time of great historical change. It's no wonder there is so much food for writers there!
I feel so silly, I didn't realize you wrote because I hadn't read your bio yet. I am definitely going ro read your books. Also, Foyle's War...the best! I have added some of the books you mentioned to my TBR. Love your videos!
I love the Ruth Galloway series. I’m slowly going through it-savoring it. I’m a bit of an “in order” person, so I started with the first in the series, which I think is The Crossing Places. I hate those stickers, too, but I like to know which number in the series it is!
Thanks for this. I like to read books in order too, and didn't know this was part of a series when I picked it up. If I enjoy it, I'll read the rest - in order - thanks for the tip!
Great to hear Phillipa Gregory has a new book!! I loved The Other Boleyn Girl and feel a bit like re-reading it. Will you tell me about your books? I would like to find them! My cat's name is Dickens, by the way, not after Charles though -- it's because he is full of beans and always raising hell. The best book I read in 2023 was Demon Copperhead. I was very late to Memoirs of a Geisha but that one, too, wowed me last year. I think I would like the Stonehenge book. I am currently trying to read The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo but I can't make any headway at all. The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins on the other hand transports me right into the 19th century. Incidentally Kate Morton is probably my favorite author.
Hi! Thanks very much for your comments. Dickens is a great name for a cat! This is my page on Amazon: amzn.to/3SsChZI - if you love Kate Morton, you'll probably enjoy my book, Out of Time. Thanks again for watching 🙂
Interesting reading list-thank you! In future videos, would you be willing to hold the book still for a few more seconds? It would really help with getting the authors’ names. Thank you
Apologies, i think this is going to be a long comment. Thanks for some more excellent ideas. I have read all the Elly Griffiths Ruth Galloway novels and enjoy them very much, have you read the excellent Kate Ellis and in particular her Wesley Petersen series which are similar and feature an historic back story. I have read most of Peter Robinson's books including the one mentioned, he writes the Inspector Banks novels which were televised with Stephen Tomkinson in the role of Banks, although Caedmons Song doesnt feature him. I too have Advent and Dawnlands as yet unread on my shelves. Sadley Eleanor Oliphant wasn't my 'cup of tea' and didnt live up to the hype for me but I know it was very popular with many readers. I too enjoy Kate Moreton with her past infringing on the present and will have to investigate your books and the Pre History Guys sounds like my thing too. Carry on with all the suggestions although goodness knows when i shall find the time to read them all😳
Well that was a great ride!! I could t write down the titles fast enough!😂 I love Anthony Horowitz. I’ve read his series that he incorporates himself as himself into the novels! Such fun. Also his magpie murder series. I have read a few of Ruth Galloway and unfortunately found them very poorly written. Very shallow and plot quite predictable . Sorry to say that but they aren’t as good as they sound in my opinion. Kate Morton is an all time favourite author of mine and last summer I read her latest, Homecoming. I gave it 4/5! My favourite by her is The Clockmaker’s Daughter. Thanks for a fun and lengthy video! You’ve earned a cup of tea now!❤🇨🇦 Ps: I can’t do Stephan king . I don’t sleep well after reading his work. I had to give up when I was 17 .. many moons ago now.
Thank you! Oh yes - I loved the Magpie Murders - brilliant cast too. Ruth Galloway seems to split the vote a bit, so I'll be interested to see what I think 🙂
One Day is a good read the film is ok but couldnt get past anne Hathsways accent I've heard good things about the tv adaption. I wish I hadn't given my copy of Eleneor Ollyphant away as would love to re read it. Im currently reading Rachel Joyces perfect i loved the unlikely pilgrimage of Harold Fry amd her short stories.
All those books sound interesting. I love Phillipa Gregory's books. Ken Follett's Kingsbridge and Century series are brilliant too. Talking of comedians as authors, Ben Elton is a very good writer. 'Two Boys' is a fantastic novel based on his family's history. I highly recommend it. Thanks for your interesting vids. I love your little dog. Yorkies are so lovable.😊
I have read Ben Elton's Time and Time Again, which was excellent - I would certainly read more by him - thanks for the recommendation, and for your lovely comments.
I'm English by birth, but have now lived in Canada for 33 years. I found your show, and love it - it's so English! It's like being among friends. I was travelling for work and found myself in a small town in northern Manitoba, where I found a used book store. There were numerous copies of books I have just listened to you talk about, that I would not otherwise think I want to read - I gravitate towards mystery novels as a rule. I found two by Alice Sebold, another by Kate Morton, and others you reviewed. I bought them all and I'm looking forward to expanding my reading horizons! Keep up the good work!
ohh, i feel you! i am also a slow reader, i can literally read one book for many months. sometimes i feel insecure about it when i see others consume the same amount of books in a month, that i consume in a year. but i am trying to convince myself that it doesn't make me any worse of a reader.
I read slowly too. I sometimes wonder if they are really reading the book. It seems suspicious to me. I'll be lucky to get twenty.
Definitely not - in fact, in my opinion it probably makes you a better reader!
I agree - and I don't think it shows much respect to the author who has spent hours trying to find the right words and phrases to communicate exactly what they want to say (I should know 😂)
Elly Griffith sets most of her novels in North Norfolk from whence I hail My own particular favourite is "The Crossing Place". She is also a passionate admirer of Wilkie Collins' "The Moonstone" one of the first detective novels and still a highly compulsive read.
I have really enjoyed the Ruth Galloway series, looking forward to each new entries. The characters are nicely developed through each book and there is enough complexity to be very pleasing.
Slow reader here as well ❤ to really sink in the writing
A great Stephen King book to read without all the ghosts and goblins is 11/22/63. It's about a man who goes back in time to prevent Kennedy's assassination. And while I haven't read all of King's books, the ending of this one is my favorite. (BTW, I ordered The Left Hand of Darkness based on your recommendation in a previous video.) 🙂
Thanks for the recommendation - I love time travel books, so I'll look out for that. Hope you enjoy The Left Hand of Darkness 🙂
I have never read Elly Griffith, I look forward to seeing if it’s my kind of thing. It’s nice to hear that you like to take your time to enjoy reading , I also do as books that I was required to read at a certain pace I can no longer remember in detail.
Take care
Thanks to your great recommendation in one of your videos, I went to our city library here in New Zealand and got out "The unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry." I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down. I finished it almost in one sitting, I think.
I love your channel. I find I don't gravitate to books that are the cliché "mens" books (If there's such a thing). I love hearing the way you articulate your reading experiences and share your passion. I'm drawn to a lot of the books you are sharing about. And if not those specific books, what I've found so helpful about your channel is the books you share about lead me on book hunting exploration adventures, looking for and discovering books in the same vein etc.
So thank you for your channel and the time you take to present us with your experiences and books to be read. I love it. And you do a great job! As someone who is early on in the reading journey, I love your channel.
Hopefully I made sense about the cliché "mens" books. Not meaning to be offensive or anything.
Hi Aaron - thank you so much for your lovely comments, it means a lot to me! I know what you meant about men's books (e.g. certain well known writers in the spy/thriller genre - which are of course excellent, but do tend to have a higher male following), and I am glad you are interested in the books I talk about. Thanks for watching 🙂
I hope you enjoy the Ruth Galloway book. I’ve read them all and very much enjoyed them.
I also read slowly. I don’t envy the people who say they read tons of books in a month or year. To me that causes anxiety and other things. I love your channel. I’m new here, liked and subscribed ❤
I have read all the books (15) in the Ruth Galloway series and I really really like them! You must read them in order. Enjoy!
Yes! I love them too :)
I will definitely try some of these books on your tbr. I enjoy reading at a slow pace myself. 😊
Not a spoiler but seeing the raven featured on the cover of your copy of "Barnaby Rudge" reminded me that Edgar Allan Poe read the Dickens novel shortly before composing his wonderfully haunting poem "The Raven" ("ah distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December...") which is a quintessential Winter read!
I love Anthony Horowitz! I've read everything of his and very much enjoyed the Sherlock books. Both of the Sherlocks were five stars for me.
What a delightfully eclectic mix of titles! I’m on my library’s waiting list for Anthony Horowitz’s “The House of Silk” and also his follow-up, “Moriarty.” Like you, I was a big fan of the TV series, “Foyle’s War.”
Yes! I enjoyed “About a Boy” in film and in the book. I wish you much enjoyment in the fun of the book which has such a lot to offer that the movie had to leave unincluded.
I have read the whole series with Ruth and Nelson. Enjoyed them all
I'm so happy to have found your channel, looks like we like similar books. The Eleanor Oliphant book is so good. It was my favourite of 2023. It totally devastated me, but it is so worth it. It's a fantastic book. I also love Philipa Gregory, will be checking this new book out, for sure.
Omg I love Santa Montefiore!! I want to read all her books. You never hear of her on booktube.
I love Elly Griffiths books. Enjoy!
Lovers & Newcomers !!!! I think my FAVOURITE Rosie Thomas novel !!!! So glad I found your channel 💟💟💟
I loved One Day - I think I must have read it shortly after it was published. I can't remember seeing it on my bookshelves recently, so it must have been given to a charity shop when we moved to a smaller house. Just remedied that by buying the audio book. Thank you for reminding me of this treasure!
Read elly Griffith. I suggest though to read them in order. They are all very good.
I love your channel, I wish you would list your books on more or hold them up longer😊. Trying to keep your books on my list. Thank you❤
I read One Day over ten years ago and loved it then, it has stayed with me for years. I watched the film not long after reading the book and I liked it. But the book’s better!
Try using a hairdryer to heat and remove the annoying label.
I’ve read all of The Ruth Galloway books. Elly Griffiths came to do a talk at my local library, which was very interesting.enjoy.
Same here with taking my time/enjoying the read also I'm a seasonal reader at times📚
The Lady of the Ravens sounds so good! I've added it to my TBR - thank you. So enjoyed watching today's video ... barking dog and all. 🐕
Thank you for the list. I have a list of my own and I will add a lot of these which will make my total about 150. Aaaah!!
I hope you enjoy REVIVAL by S. King. It is by far my top novel by him. I have re-read it several times, and each time, the ending always makes me shudder. It is an excellent story, not physically horrific but it can mess up your mind….
I really enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.
Hello there! I was not exhausted and you gave many ideas about what to read next! Thank you!
Read the whole Dr Ruth Galloway series and am so sorry Griffiths ended the series!
I wanted to re-read Wind in the Willows, but I’m waiting for Spring! It’s a more immersive experience to read within the timing of a book.
Oh - another of my childhood favourites - and definitely a spring book. I might include it in my spring list!
I LOVE Revival. The writing was incredible.
I love the Pre-History Guys! What a neat little piece of trivia, being your brother. And Philippa Gregory! I'd read The Other Boleyn Girl and a couple others, and loved them because they are so very historically accurate. So on the Get More of These Authors List she went. Thank you for the reminder!
I have read The Stand by King but that is it. Some interesting options here.
Hello from Texas. I continue to enjoy your reviews and look forward to each broadcast. Lou W
I have not read most of the authors you mentioned in this video and welcome your suggestions. I have enjoyed most of the books in the Ruth Galloway series by Elly Griffiths. Because the relationship between Dr. Galloway and Det. Nelson is a continuing story I recommend you read them in order beginning with The Crossing Places. And even though it would add another title to your list, I recommend People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. It is a multi-timeline historical mystery. A young conservator works to save a water damaged Hebrew text from the fifteenth century Spain. In the spine she finds an insect fragment, crystals of salt, wine stains, and a white hair. These help her reveal stories of the people involved with preserving this book. A fascinating story by an excellent writer.
Thank you very much for the recommendations - that book sounds fascinating. I'll add it to my list of books to look out for!
On my list this year is Margret Atwood The Blind Assassin a book ive owned for at least a decade but the writing is super small so puts me off. Ive read most of her other books so would love to finally add this .
Thank you so much for this video! It's nice to know that I am not the only one with a huge TBR pile!🙂 I buy a lot of books from charity shops and second hand book stores so I also tend buy all sorts of different books but sometimes I think it's nice to read something a little out of the ordinary!
Lots of really interesting-sounding books here. Philippa Gregory is definitely going on my TBR. I seem to remember I read House of Silk and liked it, but I can't recall much about it. I do love a good Sherlock Holmes story.
Great list! I wrote several titles down for my own reading this year.
Hi Rosamonde! Don’t worry about Tilly barking! She is adorable. Being new to your channel I have enjoyed watching all your older ones, especially
your story about coming to the US and Gone With The Wind. My favorite! I am also currently reading Dawnlands and enjoying it. My favorite
book of PG’s is A Respectable Trade. Hope you have read it. Hope to hear from you and Tilly again soon.
Thank you for your lovely comments! Actually, that is one that I haven't read - but I would definitely like to add it to my reading list - looks like a very interesting read.
Nick Hornby has always been a favorite! 😍 Philippa Gregory is patiently waiting on my shelves. One day, I will get to her… 😅
You are my favorite booktuber!!
SO many great books to choose from. Best wishes with what you choose. I hope you get some great reads.
I really enjoy your videos. I have read all the Ruth Galloway books, I'm sure you will enjoy your copy. I was gutted when Elly Griffiths finished the series. Look forward to seeing more of your reviews. Anna
Love when you read bits of the novels to us. You've a great channel!
Lightly place a hot iron over the sticker and it will be easier to remove. Bookstores do this all the time.
Thank you - I'd never thought of that!
A drop of oil helps get sticker residue off once you've got most of the paper off, then a wet wipe.
Cigarette lighter fluid works beautifully to remove the sticky residue after you’ve peeled off labels on books and jars.
I was just wondering if you ever read The Transit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard. I was absolutely blown away: it’s like nothing I’ve read before.
No I haven't - another one to go on my list!
@@booksfrommybookshelfDefinitely- it literally took my breath away. It is one of the most intricately plotted novels that I’ve ever read, and you have to really pay close attention to the details.
Read all of the Ruth Galloway mysteries and loved them we holiday in North Norfolk and love the settings. Due to go away soon will choose a book from your list and try a read something I may not pick up.
One Day is a favorite of mine, and the movie is excellent. Box of tissues needed.
Great list. Have read several of them and liked them a lot. We seem to have the same taste!
Hello! recently found your channel and thoroughly enjoying listening to your summaries with my cuppa tea this morning! wrote down a few recommendations. Was much like catching up with an old friend with some of these you discussed.) Loveeeeed all the Penny Vincenzi books and was quite sad to hear when she passed away. This one you talked about, sounds familiar to me - and wondered if it was re-released under another title? (hate when publishing does that - thinking you haven't read it ... purchase and find it was one you've already read 😵💫. I have a few Rachel Hore books on my shelves and haven't read one yet. A couple of authors that I love - that you've probably already read, but ... Susanne Kearsley and Lucinda Riley. Have you read anything by Susan Howatch? don't here her books talked about much on book-tube - but to this day Penmarric and Cashelmara are two my all time favorite books. Hope you make more content like this - maybe your Mum left more books for you to share?! love getting older published recommendations. Can I just say your dog is adorable! Just love her coloring too. Enjoy your day - bye for now - from over here in the US ( Maine ). Jacqueline
Many thanks for your lovely comments (on behalf of Tilly too!) I haven't read Susanne Kearsley - but I have read Lucinda Riley and have a few of hers in my bookshelves (I think they were my mother's too!). I LOVE Susan Howatch - I went through a spate of reading her books in my twenties/thirties.
36:36 36:39 Hi I'm reading Dickens by Peter Ackroyd. I'm really enjoying it so thank you for
the recommendation of this
book. Thank you Tracey Haworth.
Very pleased to hear that! It is good isn't it? 🙂
Really love your videos, please keep going!! I've had so many good books to add to my TBR thanks!!! ❤
Very enjoyable video. I've read many of these (especially your mum's ones) and I'm sure you will enjoy them. I've added some of the others to my own list too! Lovely to find someone with similar taste.
I love reading fiction/nonfiction about the Tudors. I have read Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory and Hilary Mantel books. Growing up I loved Jean Plaidy and Norah Lofts. I date myself here. I am always looking for more books on the Tudors. Due to your recommendation, I bought Peter Ackroyd’s book on the Tudors. If you have any other recommendations, I would love to read them. Penny Vincenzi’s No Angel is really good. It is the first book in a trilogy.
Thanks Anita. If you like 'whodunnits' or mystery thrillers set in the Tudor period, then Rory Clements and C J Samson are really good reads. I've read all the others you've mentioned too!
@@booksfrommybookshelf Thank you so much for your response. I have read some of the Shardlake series but I am unfamiliar with Rory Clements. I will definitely check into his work. With the Tudors you have a soap opera of drama. Every time we have visited England I drag my poor husband to Hampton Court or to the Tower. He has no interest in the Tudors but he loves me. I was devastated when Mantel died. I enjoy Weir’s fiction (and nonfiction). I want to read her novel on Henry VIII: The King’s Pleasure. I am interested in this because we usually read about his wives. I want to see what she does with dear old Henry. Another fiction book that she had coming out is on his daughter Mary: The Passionate Tudor. It will not be released in the US 🇺🇸 until May 28th. She has a lot of books I would like to reread. I really enjoyed her novel: The Lady Elizabeth. I am in my 60s as well; therefore, I have a lot of books under my belt as well.
@@anitahayne8621 Yes, Hilary Mantel died far too soon. Imagine what she might have gone on to write had she lived longer... The Tudors were a complicated family at a time of great historical change. It's no wonder there is so much food for writers there!
Hi! First time in your channel! 🤗Great book haul, I added some titles to my extensive wish list 📚☺
I feel so silly, I didn't realize you wrote because I hadn't read your bio yet. I am definitely going ro read your books. Also, Foyle's War...the best! I have added some of the books you mentioned to my TBR. Love your videos!
Thank you so much. Hope you enjoy my books!
I love the Ruth Galloway series. I’m slowly going through it-savoring it. I’m a bit of an “in order” person, so I started with the first in the series, which I think is The Crossing Places. I hate those stickers, too, but I like to know which number in the series it is!
Thanks for this. I like to read books in order too, and didn't know this was part of a series when I picked it up. If I enjoy it, I'll read the rest - in order - thanks for the tip!
I want more Tilly.
Great to hear Phillipa Gregory has a new book!! I loved The Other Boleyn Girl and feel a bit like re-reading it. Will you tell me about your books? I would like to find them! My cat's name is Dickens, by the way, not after Charles though -- it's because he is full of beans and always raising hell. The best book I read in 2023 was Demon Copperhead. I was very late to Memoirs of a Geisha but that one, too, wowed me last year. I think I would like the Stonehenge book. I am currently trying to read The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo but I can't make any headway at all. The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins on the other hand transports me right into the 19th century. Incidentally Kate Morton is probably my favorite author.
Hi! Thanks very much for your comments. Dickens is a great name for a cat! This is my page on Amazon: amzn.to/3SsChZI - if you love Kate Morton, you'll probably enjoy my book, Out of Time. Thanks again for watching 🙂
Interesting reading list-thank you! In future videos, would you be willing to hold the book still for a few more seconds? It would really help with getting the authors’ names. Thank you
Hi Lisa - yes, I will certainly try and do that in future!
Apologies, i think this is going to be a long comment. Thanks for some more excellent ideas. I have read all the Elly Griffiths Ruth Galloway novels and enjoy them very much, have you read the excellent Kate Ellis and in particular her Wesley Petersen series which are similar and feature an historic back story. I have read most of Peter Robinson's books including the one mentioned, he writes the Inspector Banks novels which were televised with Stephen Tomkinson in the role of Banks, although Caedmons Song doesnt feature him. I too have Advent and Dawnlands as yet unread on my shelves. Sadley Eleanor Oliphant wasn't my 'cup of tea' and didnt live up to the hype for me but I know it was very popular with many readers. I too enjoy Kate Moreton with her past infringing on the present and will have to investigate your books and the Pre History Guys sounds like my thing too. Carry on with all the suggestions although goodness knows when i shall find the time to read them all😳
Thank you! I haven't read Kate Ellis, I don't think. I'll look out for her.
Well that was a great ride!! I could t write down the titles fast enough!😂 I love Anthony Horowitz. I’ve read his series that he incorporates himself as himself into the novels! Such fun. Also his magpie murder series. I have read a few of Ruth Galloway and unfortunately found them very poorly written. Very shallow and plot quite predictable . Sorry to say that but they aren’t as good as they sound in my opinion. Kate Morton is an all time favourite author of mine and last summer I read her latest, Homecoming. I gave it 4/5! My favourite by her is The Clockmaker’s Daughter. Thanks for a fun and lengthy video! You’ve earned a cup of tea now!❤🇨🇦
Ps: I can’t do Stephan king . I don’t sleep well after reading his work. I had to give up when I was 17 .. many moons ago now.
Thank you! Oh yes - I loved the Magpie Murders - brilliant cast too. Ruth Galloway seems to split the vote a bit, so I'll be interested to see what I think 🙂
One Day is a good read the film is ok but couldnt get past anne Hathsways accent I've heard good things about the tv adaption. I wish I hadn't given my copy of Eleneor Ollyphant away as would love to re read it. Im currently reading Rachel Joyces perfect i loved the unlikely pilgrimage of Harold Fry amd her short stories.
My Tbr just got bigger
📚 💜 📚 ❕️great line up
The P Gregory particularly attracts me.
Please hold up the book you are recommending long enough so I can get the author and title information. Like your recommendations.
Hi. Revival by Stephen King is probably a good place to start. Not as scary as some of his others and it does have a deliciously odd ending. Enjoy! 😊
I am currently reading revival, it’s quite good and have no idea what the ending is going to be, I hope I am not disappointed
@@evapeat5020 I'm glad you are enjoying it. I was not disappointed by the ending at all I loved it!
Try “Us” by David Nichols. Much better than “One Day”.
Thank you!
Have you tried Stephen King Salem's Lot
No - but I'll look out for it.
Please hold books up longer, so we can write title and author. And to see the cover..
I do try to do this now - but thanks for the reminder!
January has been 300 days long!!!
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I much prefer Sharon Kay Penman over Phillipa Gregory, who I find to be a bit overwrought.
Thanks - I don't know that writer, so I'll look out for her.
@@booksfrommybookshelf, I adored ‘When Christ and His Saints Slept’ about Queen Maude.
Lovely to hear so many different authors. Nice video.
Todd here. I just discovered your channel. I hope I made a new friend
All those books sound interesting. I love Phillipa Gregory's books. Ken Follett's Kingsbridge and Century series are brilliant too. Talking of comedians as authors, Ben Elton is a very good writer. 'Two Boys' is a fantastic novel based on his family's history. I highly recommend it. Thanks for your interesting vids. I love your little dog. Yorkies are so lovable.😊
I have read Ben Elton's Time and Time Again, which was excellent - I would certainly read more by him - thanks for the recommendation, and for your lovely comments.
I love your channel, I wish you would list your books on more or hold them up longer😊. Trying to keep your books on my list. Thank you❤
Thank you. I will try to remember to hold the books for longer!